James becomes third gubernatorial candidate to sign gas tax pledge

Huntsville Times Tim James signs gas tax pledge for Madison County MADISON, AL - Alabama Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tim James became the third candidate for the state's highest office to sign a gas tax pledge for Madison County.

James, along with Republican candidates Bradley Byrne and Bill Johnson, they will, if elected, promise to send 80 percent of gas sales taxes back to Madison County for road projects, unlike 53 percent in previous years.

"A lot of folks in South Alabama really don't grasp what is going on in Madison County," said James, the son of former Alabama Gov. Fob James. "This is the Rock of Gibraltar and the crown jewel of the state. People across Alabama need to be aware of what is going on here. We put our money where we get the best bang for the buck and we are getting it here."